CVE-2024-9021: In the process of testing the Relevanssi WordPress plugin before 4.23.1, a vulnerability was found that allows you to implement Stored XSS on behalf of the Contributor+ by embedding malicious script,

medium Affects relevanssi (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published 2024-10-08; advisory modified 2026-06-17.

In the process of testing the Relevanssi WordPress plugin before 4.23.1, a vulnerability was found that allows you to implement Stored XSS on behalf of the Contributor+ by embedding malicious script,

Package: relevanssi (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions: <4.23.1
Fixed in: 4.23.1
Severity: medium CVSS 5.4
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV · EPSS 0% (39.1th percentile)
Published: 2024-10-08
Source: nvd

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5f25646d-b80b-40b1-bcaf-3b860ddc4059/

CWE-79

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